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Dua for the Last Third of the Night

Source: Tirmidhi 3579

وَقَالَصلىاللهعليهوسلم:((أَقْرَبُمَايَكُونُالرَّبُّمِنَالْعَبْدِفِيجَوْفِاللَّيْلِالآخِرِفَإِنِاسْتَطَعْتَأَنْتَكُونَمِمَّنْيَذْكُرُاللَّهَفِيتِلْكَالسَّاعَةِفَكُنْ)).

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Transliteration

Aqrabu ma yakoonu al-Rabb min al-'abdi fi jawfi al-layli al-aakhir, fa in istata'ta an takoona mimman yadhkuru Allah fi tilka al-sa'ati fakun.

Translation

The Lord is closest to His servant in the last third of the night. If you can be among those who remember Allah at that time, then be so.

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged believers to seize the special spiritual opportunity of the final hours of the night. This is a time when Allah descends to the lowest heaven, responding to those who call upon Him.

Benefit

This hadith highlights a prime time for answered prayers and closeness to Allah. Remembering Allah during this blessed hour can deepen one's faith and bring immense spiritual reward.

When to Recite

During the last third of the night, whenever possible.

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